Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-22
DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR.
THE ANNUAL NASQUE CARNIVAL Ri Thh
ARION CHILDREN, LAST NIGHT.
A Fine Programme Of Amusements Carried Out IN an
Excellent hanner-A Number Of Pretty
Marches and Tablealx.

For some weeks past the children Of the
members of the Arion Society have been
anticipating with great pleasure the conf
ing of last evening, for that was the date
set for their annual masque carnival at the
elegant quarters of the club on the South
Side. These occasions have always proven
highly entertaining and instructive to both
children and parents, and last evening was
no exception 10 the rule.
About o'clock the children, some eighty
in all, met in the parlor and marched into
the hall, to the strains Of beautiful march
bv Kramer's orchestra The sight was in
deed a pretty one, as the little folks, attlr-
ed in all sorts of fantastic and comic cos
tunes, went through the various figures IN
a graceful manner, while the hall had been
handsomely decorated with japanese fans,
parasols, &c. A children's waltz followed,
after which trip to FaiIyland was taken
by the little ones, all the prominent ana
distinguished personages IN the land ol
Fairies being represented.
This was followed by tableau on the
stage, entitled Hans and Graetel in Fairy
land" which was exceedingly pretty,
and ELECTED deserved applause. The chill
dren then INDUCED in a season OF play, III
which they amused themselves in attempt
ing to discover the identity of each other
The May-pole dance was the next thing on
the programme, and those who took part
in it were styled the twelve graces They
went through the dance in very sue
al ,l a
Goose match followed, after which Lilli-
putian quadrille was danced the smallest
children only taking part. As the lit
tie ones i'll their gaudy costumes
went through the figures of the dance,
it certainly formed very pretty sight.
During the evening two grOtesquely attired
old grandfathers and the same number OF
grandmothers distributed nuts, cakes, can
dies, &c, to. the little ones, and in their
scramble for the goodies they had lots of
fun. They were also served with lemon
ade.
The stage was arranged to represent q
japanese scene, and to the music of the
Little Tycoon march twelve jauntily at
tired maids went through neat drill.
Lord Dolphin and his valet came on IN the
Dolphin step and made quite hit. The
performance WAS very creditable and the
audience applauded the participants vocit-
erously.
A tableau entitled "A Visit to Consul
Birch in Japan, showed the Consul seated
before cottage, with IN umbrella bearer
by his side, the Mikado and several other
Japs standingaround, includingthe Three
Little Maids from School"
The entertainment concluded with n
zigzag march, the end of which led
the little folks to the dining room,
where they were served with
an elegant supper. After this they again
took possession of the hall and INDUCED in
a number of childish games, which were
continued until they became tired. The
older folks then enjoyed several hours in 4
very pleasant manner, dancngto kramer's
music, retiring to their homes at , o'clock
this morning The older folks will give
their grand masque carnival on the even
ing of February Ii.